CRTS RSS Feedhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/Canadian Reformed Theological Seminaryen-us60https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/logo.pngSun, 15 Sep 2019 08:22:35 GMT50th Anniversary Convocation and Open House Reminderhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/50th-anniversary-convocation-and-open-house-reminder.htmlWed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">The Lord willing, we will be celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary this coming weekend. The festivities begin with a special anniversary convocation on Friday, September 6 beginning at 8pm in the Redeemer University College auditorium. If you cannot join us in person, we will be livestreaming the convocation. Please see <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/livestream.html">here</a> for more information. We will continue to reflect on God&rsquo;s faithfulness on Saturday, September 7 from 10am to 2pm with an open house at the seminary building (110 West 27<sup>th</sup> Street Hamilton). Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time! You&rsquo;ll be able to experience, in a very user-friendly way, what it is like to be a seminary student. Please see&nbsp;<a style="box-sizing: border-box;" href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/50.html"><span style="color: #337ab7;">here</span></a>&nbsp;for more details, including some logistical matters. </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #333333;">**Please take note that the Eastbound Lincoln Alexander Parkway will be closed from 9:30 pm Friday evening through Sunday. A</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">ccess between Hwy 403 and the Mohawk Road exit will be maintained. Please plan your route accordingly. **&nbsp;</span></p>Fall Update and Prayer Requestshttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/fall-update-and-prayer-requests.htmlFri, 30 Aug 2019 11:27:40 GMT<p>Brothers and sisters in the Lord,</p>
<p>Here at CRTS we are about to begin a very special, indeed historic, year.&nbsp; Our gracious, faithful, and sovereign Lord has blessed our seminary for the past five decades and this year we celebrate our 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary.&nbsp; This is being done with a special convocation, an open house, and the publication of a new book.&nbsp; All the details can be found on our website at <a href="http://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/50.html">www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/50.html</a>.&nbsp; Allow me to highlight the publication of <em>Your Word is Our Light: Celebrating Fifty Years of The Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary</em>.&nbsp; This hardcover book contains 450 pages that will connect you with the past and present of CRTS, and it includes <em>lots </em>of pictures.&nbsp; You can order your copy by clicking <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/Anniversary-Book.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>At convocation on Sept 6, 2019 at Redeemer University College, beginning at 8PM, we look forward to rejoicing in the Lord&rsquo;s goodness to our seven graduates, six from the MDiv program and one with a BTh.&nbsp; Providentially, we also welcome seven new students, six into the MDiv program and one into the BTh.&nbsp; This keeps our student body steady at 24.</p>
<p>In 2019 there have been two events for prospective students, one in January in Hamilton, ON and one in June in Perth, WA.&nbsp; The combined attendance at these events was well over 50 men who expressed interest in possibly studying for the ministry.&nbsp; Even if the Lord does not lead all of them to pursue theological studies, we have every reason to thank the Lord for the interest he has cultivated in their hearts.</p>
<p>As we begin our new academic year, we respectfully ask your prayers for a number of things:</p>
<ul>
<li>May all of the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary celebrations give all glory, honour and praise to our God rather than boasting in ourselves.</li>
<li>Praise and thank the Lord for cultivating interest in the hearts of a significant number of young men to study for the ministry.</li>
<li>Thank the Lord for seven new students, including international students who received the required study permits from the government.</li>
<li>Pray that our God would give all the students, staff, and professors at CRTS everything they need to study his Word, which is the light on our path, joyfully and fruitfully, also when we face the challenges of this life.</li>
</ul>
<p>We remain ever so thankful for your dedication to and support of the seminary.</p>Commemorative book now available for order!https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/commemorative-book-now-available-for-order.htmlThu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>The 50th anniversary commemorative book <b><em>Your </em><em>Word is Our Light</em></b> is now available for order! <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/Anniversary-Book.html">Please see here for more information and to place your order today</a>. Order quickly! The discounted price is only available for the first 500 orders placed before September 30.</p>50th Anniversary and Convocationhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/50th-anniversary-and-convocation.htmlMon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>With great thankfulness to our faithful Lord, the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary invites you to join us in celebrating our fiftieth anniversary.&nbsp; Our anniversary Convocation will be held, D.V., <strong>Friday, Sept 6, 2019</strong> at 8PM in the Redeemer University College auditorium.&nbsp; In addition to the keynote speech and graduation, this special convocation will include a book launch, a (one and only?) performance by the CRTS Male Choir, and a slideshow of historic photos.&nbsp; The next day, <strong>Saturday, Sept 7, 2019</strong>, please join us for our open house where you&rsquo;ll be able to experience&mdash;in a <em>very</em> user-friendly way&mdash;what it is like to be a seminary student, including some of the fun traditions we have.&nbsp; Please see <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/50.html">here</a> for more details.</p>Prayer Requesthttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/prayer-request.htmlTue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Tomorrow five of our students will be undergoing classis examinations with a view to eligibility for call.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Chauncey Knegt, Eric Onderwater, Jeremy Segstro and Mark ten Haaf will be examined by CanRC classis Ontario-West in Hamilton-Cornerstone. Nathan Zekveld's examination will take place at Redeeming Grace URC in Brantford.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Let's remember these brothers in our prayers and ask the Lord to grant a favourable outcome for each one of them.</p>End of the 2018-2019 Academic Yearhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/end-of-the-2018-2019-academic-year.htmlTue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>We are so thankful that the Lord has granted another successful academic year at CRTS! Last week marked the end of the 2018-2019 year. We pray that the Lord will be with the students as they begin internships, start summer jobs, return home or start studying for their upcoming classis exams.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Miscellaneous%20Photos/YE2019.jpg" alt="" width="735" height="310" /></p>A Meditation on Romans 1:4https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/a-meditation-on-romans-14.htmlThu, 02 May 2019 11:21:19 GMTThe life, strength, and encouragement that busy Christians need has been given to us by the same Spirit whose power raised our Lord Jesus from the dead.Update and Prayer Requestshttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/update-and-prayer-requests.htmlTue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Here at CRTS the semester is rapidly coming to a close.&nbsp; As I pen these words, there are just a few days left of classes and then two weeks of exams after that.&nbsp; As we seek to bring this academic year to a close under the Lord&rsquo;s blessing please consider remembering the following in your prayers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thankfulness that our Father in heaven has sustained both professors and students throughout the semester, even those some of us have had to deal with sickness, either ourselves or within our families.</li>
<li>Request that the LORD would bless all the students as they prepare for their exams at seminary, and for the third and fourth year students who will be going to classis in the coming weeks.</li>
<li>Thankfulness to our God for sending us a good number of applications for the next academic year.&nbsp; Not all the applications have been dealt with yet, but the size of the incoming class is promising.</li>
<li>Request that the LORD would give an extra measure of strength to the board, staff, and faculty of the seminary as they have an extra busy time preparing documents for the re-accreditation process that is underway.&nbsp; Our initial accreditation had a seven-year term attached to it and that is nearly finished.</li>
</ul>
<p>Also from everyone here at the seminary, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your faithful support&mdash;in prayer, in financial contributions, and in so many other ways.&nbsp; We <em>really</em> appreciate it.</p>Student Profile: Introducing Nathan Zekveldhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-nathan-zekveld.htmlMon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hey! I'm Nathan Zekveld and I have my wife Ashley here beside me. We are headed into the final stage of seminary and I have attempted to write up a profile. You can read it by clicking <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Nathan-Zekveld.html">here</a>.</p>Student Profile: Introducing Mark ten Haafhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-mark-ten-haaf.htmlWed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hello all!&nbsp;I'm Mark ten Haaf, and I'm pleased to introduce the rest of my family to you. This is my lovely wife Stephanie, and these are our children: Jaiva, Bauer, Creed, Oslo, and Viggo. We're so thankful to God for the care he's shown us in these past years of preparation, and we're excited to discover what awaits! To read Mark's full profile, click <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Mark-tenHaaf.html">here</a>.</p>Student Profile: Introducing Jeremy Segstrohttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-jeremy-segstro.htmlWed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hello all!&nbsp; My name is Jeremy Segstro and I am eagerly anticipating presenting myself before classis, the Lord willing, this upcoming June to be eligible for a call to serve in God&rsquo;s church.&nbsp; It is His grace that has brought me safe thus far, and His grace will lead me in the next stages of my life, and eventually, His grace will lead me home. To read Jeremy's full profile, click <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Jeremy-Segstro.html">here.</a></p>Student Profile: Introducing Eric Onderwaterhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-eric-onderwater.htmlFri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hello, greetings from me, Eric Onderwater, from my wife Lisa, and from our four children, Hudson (4), Eva (2), Ruby (1) and Pippa (5 mos).&nbsp; We&rsquo;ve enjoyed the last four years in Hamilton and are looking forward to whatever or wherever God brings us next! To read Eric's full profile, click <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Eric-Onderwater.html">here</a>.</p>Student Profile: Introducing Chauncey Knegthttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-chauncey-knegt.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hi! I&rsquo;m Chauncey, and this is my dear wife Emily. Both of us are eagerly counting down the days as my seminary studies draw to a close. We look forward to serving our Lord Jesus and his Church wherever he will call us! <br />To read Chauncey's full profile, please <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Chaun-Knegt.html">click here</a>.</p>Student Profile: Introducing Filip Sylwestrowiczhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-introducing-filip-sylwestrowicz.htmlTue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hello! My name is Filip Sylwestrowicz. Almost four years ago, I moved from Warsaw in Poland to Hamilton in order to study at CRTS. I have no idea how this time passed by so quickly, but I'm about to graduate and looking forward to seeing where the Lord is going to lead me next. <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Filip-Sylwestrowicz.html">Click here</a> to read Filip's full profile.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>Profile Update: Candidate Cody Swavinghttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/profile-update-candidate-cody-swaving.htmlTue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>After spending a year as an intern at Smithville Canadian Reformed Church, graduate Cody Swaving is now available for call. Please <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Cody-Swaving.html">click here</a> to read his updated profile.</p>CRTS Conference Videoshttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/crts-conference-videos.htmlFri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>The videos from the 2019 CRTS Conference "Do not Hinder Them: Children and the Church" are now online. <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resources.aspx?topic=56">Click here</a> to view the list of speeches available.</p>50th Anniversary Year of CRTShttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/50th-anniversary-year-of-crts.htmlThu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>The year was 1969.&nbsp; The date was Wednesday, September 10.&nbsp; The location was the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Hamilton.&nbsp; The attendance was estimated to be over 1,000 people.&nbsp; What was the event?&nbsp; It was the opening ceremony of a new seminary, the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches, now called the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary.&nbsp; Professors were installed.&nbsp; Songs of praise were sung.&nbsp; An inaugural address on &ldquo;The Catholic Character of the Belgic Confession&rdquo; was delivered by Dr. Jelle Faber.&nbsp; And earnest prayers were offered that the Lord of glory might bless this seminary for benefit of his church.</p>
<p>All in all it was an impressive event, certainly one to remember.&nbsp; Some of you reading this post may have been there in person.&nbsp; But many of you reading this post were not there. &nbsp;It was, after all, half of a century ago.&nbsp; Yes, this year our seminary is turning 50!</p>
<p>So, what should we do to celebrate this golden anniversary?&nbsp; Well, a number of things are already taking shape and more plans are underway.&nbsp; In this initial &ldquo;anniversary&rdquo; post I&rsquo;ll begin by mentioning a few:</p>
<ul>
<li>We have a new, special seminary logo for our anniversary year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A commemorative book covering the entire history, as well as the present operation, of the seminary has been written and is now being prepared for publication.&nbsp; Yes, there will be interesting pictures of &ldquo;the good ol&rsquo; days.&rdquo;&nbsp; More details to come in due time.</li>
<li>Our annual convocation on September 6, 2019, D.V., will contain some special commemorative aspects to it.&nbsp; Please mark your calendar.</li>
<li>And more to come&hellip;</li>
</ul>
<p>Please join us in commemorating this special year as we thank our God for his grace and faithfulness through the decades.</p>
<p>Dr. Jason Van Vliet, principal</p>
<p><img src="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Logos/CRTS_50thlogo.jpg" alt="" width="446" height="149" align="center" /></p>CRTS FREE EVENING LECTURES JANUARY 17 & 18: CHILDREN AND THE CHURCHhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/crts-free-evening-lectures-january-17---18-children-and-the-church.htmlTue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT<p>So how exactly did our Lord Jesus view children and teach us to view children? &nbsp;Are your children really different from your neighbour&rsquo;s children? &nbsp;How so, and why? &nbsp;Should your parenting and their education not take the answers to these questions into account? Please join us on Thursday, January 17 at 8:00 pm at <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/conference-2019/CRTS-Conference-2019-Location-Langley.html">Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church in Burlington</a> as Dr. G. H. Visscher will analyze these questions in a public session. You are also welcome to join us on Friday evening at 8:00 pm at Ebenezer to hear Dr. Eric Watkins, an OPC pastor, speak about how our Presbyterian brothers and sisters encourage spiritual maturity, and the role parents, pastors and youth ministries play in nurturing covenant children toward spiritual maturity. <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/conference-2019/CRTS-Conference-2019-Main-Burlington.html">Click here for full conference information</a>. Please note that the evening lectures will not be livestreamed from Burlington this year. They will however be livestreamed one week later from Langley BC.</p>Christmas Greetings from CRTShttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/christmas-greetings-from-crts.htmlWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>&ldquo;For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder&rdquo; (Isa 9:6).</p>
<p>During this Christmas season we are celebrating the fulfillment of this prophecy in the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.&nbsp; Often we remind ourselves that the gospel is not the gospel unless we connect Christmas with Good Friday and Easter.&nbsp; That is to say, we do not only need a Saviour who was born in Bethlehem, but also one who died at Golgotha and who arose from the tomb.&nbsp; After all, &ldquo;if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins&rdquo; (1 Cor 15:17).&nbsp; Isaiah&rsquo;s prophecy, though, requires us to take this one step further.&nbsp; We not only need a Saviour who was born, crucified, and raised, but also one who ascended and now reigns as the head over all things for the sake of his church (Eph 1:22-23).&nbsp; In short, the Son who was given is now the Governor who is Sovereign.&nbsp; In a world that is filled with so much stress and distress, this prophecy, now fulfilled, is a source of immense, abiding comfort.&nbsp; Yes, the Lord <em>is</em> on his throne.&nbsp; What may appear chaotic to our eyes is all part of the eternal plan that he is working out.&nbsp; What is more, this Sovereign is our Beloved Saviour, the one who loves his church enough to have humbled himself for her sake by being born as a little baby and placed in a manger.</p>
<p>From everyone here at CRTS&mdash;faculty, staff, and students&mdash;we wish you a very blessed Christmas and New Year.&nbsp; We are sincerely grateful for all the support and love you show toward our seminary community.&nbsp; May the Lord continue to bless our work for the progress of his kingdom.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Miscellaneous%20Photos/christmas2018cropped.jpg" alt="" width="751" height="343" /></p>Caesar's Decreehttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/caesars-decree.htmlWed, 12 Dec 2018 10:18:00 GMTJesus becomes the Son of David by imperial decree.Children and the Church Conference - Registration Now Openhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/children-and-the-church-conference---registration-now-open.htmlFri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>So how exactly does God see the children of believers? Is this really something that the Scriptures are unclear about - as some think, and thus don&rsquo;t baptize them? If they are God&rsquo;s children, of what value is that for them? And how does that impact parenting, teaching, and the life of the church? These are the questions that will be examined at the annual CRTS conference to be held, D.V., January 2019.</p>
<p>We are excited to announce that this year we will be holding the conference in BOTH Ontario (January 17-19) and in BC (January 24-26). <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/conference-2019/CRTS-Conference-2019-About.html">Click here for more information and to register now</a>.</p>Student Profile Update: Candidate Iwan Borsthttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profile-update-candidate-iwan-borst.htmlTue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hi, I&rsquo;m Iwan Borst. If you recognize the name and/or face, that could very possibly be, since I was up here two years ago already. A couple of things have changed since then, not least that I&rsquo;m up for call right now. Click <a href="https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Iwan-Borst.html">here</a> to read a summary of some things that happened since I graduated from CRTS.</p>CRTS Campus Visit Dayhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/crts-campus-visit-day.htmlWed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>On Friday, October 19, the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary invites all prospective students to visit the Seminary for the day. Participants will sit in on classes and chapel, enjoy lunch with students and meet the staff and faculty. Please click <a href="http://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/CRTS-Prospective-Student-Day.html">here</a> for more information.</p>The Words of Eternal Lifehttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/the-words-of-eternal-life.htmlTue, 11 Sep 2018 11:49:43 GMTShortly after the miracle of feeding the 5000 Jesus’ disciples stood at a crossroads. Would they continue to follow the Lord or leave like others had done (John 6:66)? Peter fervently declares he will stay because Jesus Christ has the “words of eternal life.” What are these words? Why do we need them?Convocation Livestreamhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/convocation-livestream.htmlWed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>The 49th anniversary meeting and 44th convocation of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary will be livestreamed beginning at 7:45 pm EST on Friday, September 7, 2018. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSaKbBCtv78" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please click here to view the livestream.</a></p>Starting a New Academic Yearhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/starting-a-new-academic-year.htmlWed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>We are excited that once again the focus at CRTS has turned toward a new academic year.&nbsp; It all begins with Convocation 2018 on Sept 7 at 8PM in the regular location: Redeemer University College.&nbsp; The following Monday, Sept 10, we have Orientation Day for our new students, and on Tuesday regular classes commence.&nbsp; As we begin the new semester, please include us in your personal and public prayers.&nbsp; In particular, we may bring before our gracious God:</p>
<ul>
<li>Our thankfulness that we have admitted 6 new students into the M.Div. program, 1 into the Diploma program, and 2 students from Korea who hope to spend one year with us before returning to their own seminary back home.</li>
<li>Our request that the Lord would guide two of our incoming students, Kim Lapiz from the Philippines and Jaeyong Jung from Korea, through the final logistical steps before they arrive. They experienced some unexpected delays with visa processing.</li>
<li>Our gratitude that almost all of our returning students have been involved in some kind of internship opportunity (e.g., orientation, mission, or full-summer) and have been greatly blessed through these experiences.</li>
<li>Our earnest desire that the Lord of the church, through his Spirit, would bless the faculty, staff, and students of CRTS with fruitful year as we explore the treasures of his Word together.</li>
</ul>
<p>You are warmly invited to join us at the Convocation evening.&nbsp;&nbsp; We hope to see you in person, but if you cannot make it, please join via livestream.&nbsp; The link will appear on the home page (<a href="http://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca">www.canadianreformedseminary.ca</a>).&nbsp; Also, if you are in the Hamilton area at any point during the academic year, and you would like to stop in for a visit, please do.&nbsp; Our doors are open from 8:30AM-4:30PM on regular school days.</p>
<p>Dr. Jason Van Vliet (Principal)</p>CRTS Convocation Evening - September 7https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/crts-convocation-evening---september-7.htmlFri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>The Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary invites you to the annual Convocation, to be held on Friday September 7, 2018, at 8:00 pm., in the auditorium of Redeemer University College, 777 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster, Ontario. Please join us in asking the Lord for his blessing on the churches&rsquo; seminary for this new academic year, and thanking the Lord for the many blessings received in the past year. Dr. A.J. de Visser will speak on the title, &ldquo;Glorious things of thee are spoken&rdquo; (see Ps 87).</p>
<p>This year three students will be awarded the Master of Divinity degree: Darren Feenstra, Cody Swaving, and Sungwon Yoon. Scott Bredenhof will receive the Bachelor of Theology degree, and Robert Smith will receive the Diploma of Theological Studies.</p>
<p>A collection will be taken for The Publication Foundation, a fund that supports the publication of books by professors for the churches (tax receipts will be available).</p>
<p>For those unable to attend, we will be live-streaming the event starting at 7:45 pm (EST).&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSaKbBCtv78" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please&nbsp;click here and enjoy the program</a>.</p>Prayer Request: Summer Internshipshttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/prayer-request-summer-internships.htmlMon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>This summer once again our students travel to various places in the world in order to do internships. Here is an overview of what is happening.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The students who finished the third year of the M.Div. program will be doing <em>summer internships</em>. Chauncey Knegt will be doing his internship under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Pol in the church of Carman-West. Eric Onderwater will travel to B.C. to be mentored by Rev. Doug Vandeburgt in the church of Langley. Jeremy Segstro stays in Ontario and will do his internship in Fergus-North with Rev. Marc Jagt. Mark ten Haaf and his family will travel to Alberta in order to do his internship with Rev. Richard Aasman in the Providence CanRC in Edmonton. Filip Sylwestrowicz, our Polish student, is doing his internship with Dr. Dariusz Brycko, ARP church planting missionary in Warsaw. Nathan Zekveld already did his summer internship last year with Rev. Lou Slagter in the URC in Abbotsford, BC. This summer he is working in Zion URC in Sheffield, Ontario and doing a three-week mission internship with Rev. Brian Cochrane at Redeemer Reformation Church in Regina, Saskatchewan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The students who finished the second year of studies will be doing a short (two to three-week)&nbsp;<em>mission internship</em>. Kelvin Dekker and his family will travel to St. Augustine, Florida, where Kelvin intends to learn the ropes from OPC church planter Dr. Eric Watkins. Aidan Plug plans to do his internship with Rev. Ryan deJonge and the other missionaries in Papua New Guinea. Daniel Shin is working with Rev. Richard Bultje in the River of Life church plant in Niagara Falls.</p>
<p>Please join us in praying for all these young men, that the Lord would bless their internships and that it would be a very positive experience for all of them.</p>
<p>The students who finished the first year of studies are doing a two-week&nbsp;<em>orientation internship</em> this summer. In fact, most of them have already completed it. Raoul Kingma followed in the footsteps of Rev. John Louwerse (Hamilton-Cornerstone). Kevin Star did the same with Dr. Bill deJong (Hamilton-Blessings). Ruurd Offringa worked with Rev. Rodney Vermeulen (Glanbrook), and Timothy Veenstra job shadowed Rev. Tony Roukema (Burlington-Ebenezer).</p>
<p>We are very thankful that ministers and missionaries are willing to mentor our students. We realize it takes time and effort. Much appreciated!</p>Student Profiles: Introducing Cody Swavinghttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profiles-introducing-cody-swaving.htmlFri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hi, I'm Cody Swaving, one of the fourth year students at the Seminary. It's been a blessed few years at the Seminary with my classmates and professors where we had wonderful opportunities to learn from Scripture and grow in our faith and understanding of God, and I'd like to share some of that with you. I ask for your continued prayers in my post-Seminary work! To read Cody's full profile, click <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Cody-Swaving.html">here</a>.</p>Student Profiles: Introducing Sungwon Yoonhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profiles-introducing-sungwon-yoon.htmlWed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hi, my name is Sungwon Yoon and this is my wife Anne. For the past four years, we have received wonderful blessings and mercies from God. Even though we are planning to go to back to South Korea, we believe&nbsp;wherever we are, we will serve the same God in his church. We ask for your continued prayers for churches in Korea as well as churches in Canada.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To read Sungwon's full profile, please click <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Sungwon-Yoon.html">here</a>.</p>Student Profiles: Introducing Scott Bredenhofhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profiles-introducing-scott-bredenhof.htmlWed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Hi, I&rsquo;m Scott Bredenhof and this my wonderful wife Annemarie and our two children, Lewis and Elizabeth. Baby # 3 is expected to arrive in August. As a Bachelor of Theology student, my time at CRTS has been somewhat different than the average M.Div student, yet many aspects remain the same, including growth in the knowledge of God, and the encouragement and fellowship of the seminary community. Our three years here have gone by quick and we look forward to our next step in following our Lord Jesus.&nbsp;<br />Click <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Scott-Bredenhof.html">here</a> to read Scott's full profile.</p>Student Profiles: Introducing Darren Feenstrahttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profiles-introducing-darren-feenstra.htmlWed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Today we begin to introduce our 2017-2018 graduates. First, we introduce Darren Feenstra with his wife Laura and son Aziah. Click <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/Darren-Feenstra.html">here</a> to read Darren's student profile.</p>The End of Another Academic Year!https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/the-end-of-another-academic-year.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>We are so thankful that the Lord has granted another successful academic year at CRTS! Today was the final day of exams and with that comes year-end photos and the year-end potluck. We pray that the Lord will be with the students as they begin internships, start summer jobs, or start studying for their upcoming classis exams.</p>
<p><img src="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Miscellaneous%20Photos/IMG-0338.JPG" alt="" width="542" height="406" /></p>Living by Gracehttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/living-by-grace.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2018 14:22:12 GMTIf you see your own sins, you’ll never be surprised at the sins of others…End of Semester Prayer Requesthttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/end-of-semester-prayer-request.htmlMon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT<p>Dear supporting community of CRTS,<br />The end of the current academic year is&nbsp;coming into focus.&nbsp; This is the last week of regular lectures, and the next two weeks (Apr 16-27) are exam weeks.&nbsp; Please pray for our students as they finish up assignments and prepare for the exams. During the month of May some of our students will be doing classis exams (for either preaching consent or candidacy). During the summer months many students will head out to various destinations in Canada and the rest of the world to do summer internships and mission internships. Meanwhile, Dr. Jason Van Vliet has a sabbatical this semester, and is working hard on various studying and writing projects. As we reflect on all this, we realize that we totally depend on the Lord. We covet your prayers.</p>
<p>Dr. Arjan de Visser, Vice Principal</p>The Shock of the Resurrectionhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/the-shock-of-the-resurrection.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2018 09:35:43 GMTThe gospel that Jesus rose from the dead is still as shocking as ever, and it’s a gospel that changes our lives.More Insight Than All My Teachers?https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/more-insight-than-all-my-teachers.htmlWed, 24 Jan 2018 12:49:06 GMTPsalm 119 has a rather unusual verse: “I have more insight than all my teachers.” Would that be a good motto for our Seminary?Year-End Greetingshttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/year-end-greetings.htmlFri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT<p>Things are becoming quieter here at CRTS.&nbsp; Students are finished their exams, and some of them have left town to be with their families over the Christmas holidays.&nbsp; Staff and faculty are also working hard to wrap up various duties so that they can have time with loved ones over the next couple weeks.</p>
<p>Speaking of the Christmas season, I recently heard parts of Handel&rsquo;s <em>Messiah</em> on the radio, including the well-known chorus, &ldquo;For unto us a Child is born.&rdquo;&nbsp; That chorus comes, of course, from Isaiah 9:6, a prophecy that is full of &ldquo;great light&rdquo; (v. 2) and God-given &ldquo;joy&rdquo; (v. 3).&nbsp; It also mentions dividing the spoil (v. 3) and warfare (v. 5).&nbsp; When you add the context of the surrounding chapters it quickly becomes clear that the one of the greatest Messianic prophecies was given to God&rsquo;s people when enemies and oppressors surrounded them on every side.</p>
<p>Not much has changed, has it?&nbsp; To be sure, we live in times of political peace.&nbsp; Yet our spiritual battle against the devil, the world, and yes, our own flesh, too, has not subsidized.&nbsp; In fact, a good case could be made that it is intensifying.&nbsp; All praise to our God, then, that we have received the Son who is the &ldquo;Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.&rdquo;&nbsp; We certainly need him!</p>
<p>As we draw to the close of one year and begin a new one, <em>Deo volente</em>, please join us in praying for the following matters:</p>
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<li>Thank the Lord for supplying everyone at CRTS what they needed to complete the semester.</li>
<li>Thank the Lord for a new B.Th. student and a new Diploma student who are joining us in January. They are both from China.&nbsp; Also ask the Lord to bless them as they find their way in a new country and church community.</li>
<li>Pray for the expecting mothers in our seminary community, as well as those who have recently given birth to a child.</li>
<li>Pray for our upcoming January interim semester and eighth annual conference, <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/conference-2018/CRTS-Conference-2018.html"><em>Real Gospel: Sovereign Grace for Church and World</em> (Jan 11-13, 2018)</a></li>
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<p>We remain sincerely thankful for the prayers and encouragement of our supporting community.&nbsp; May the Lord continue to advance his kingdom and hasten the day of his Son&rsquo;s <em>second</em> coming.</p>
<p><img src="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Miscellaneous%20Photos/Christmas%202017.jpg" alt="" width="638" height="315" align="center" /></p>13 Reasons Whyhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/13-reasons-why.htmlTue, 26 Sep 2017 11:26:53 GMTIn this article, Dr. de Visser takes a look at Netflix's popular show "13 Reasons Why" and offers some insight for Christian viewers. Is there anything positive that can be said about this controversial new show?New Principal at CRTShttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/new-principal-at-crts.htmlWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. G.H. Visscher has served as the Principal and Academic Dean of CRTS for the past 9.5 years.&nbsp; We thank the LORD for enabling him to fulfill this important role, especially when our institution had to work through the accreditation process with ATS (the Association of Theological School).&nbsp; Dr. Visscher, thank-you for all your hard work!&nbsp; We also ask for your prayers as our new Principal and Academic Dean, Dr. J. Van Vliet, settles into his responsibilities.&nbsp; You can read a welcome message from him <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/about/Welcome%20from%20the%20Principal.html">here</a>.</p>Thanksgiving and Petitionhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/thanksgiving-and-petition.htmlWed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT<p>Here at CRTS preparations are well underway for a new academic year.&nbsp; Yet as the Holy Spirit reminds us in Psalm 127, we can work diligently but we also need our God&rsquo;s indispensable blessing, otherwise our labours are in vain.&nbsp; With that in mind, please join us in praying for the Lord&rsquo;s blessing as we start our regular course of studies again.&nbsp; <br /><br />To be more specific please&hellip;</p>
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<li>Thank the Lord for his travelling mercies. Various professors and students travelled quite some distance this summer as they gave special lectures, participated in summer internships, or enjoyed a restful break.&nbsp; As we all &ldquo;re-convene&rdquo; in Hamilton, please ask that the Lord would endow professors and students alike with wisdom and insight as we delve into the treasures of the holy gospel.</li>
<li>Thank the Lord for four new M.Div. students and one new student in the Diploma of Theological Studies program. Since almost all of them are moving into the area from other provinces or countries, please pray that the Lord would help them settle into their new congregations and communities.&nbsp; Also, there are two other students who have been accepted into the B.Th. program, but their visa applications have not yet been approved by the government.&nbsp; Please pray for them during this time of waiting.</li>
<li>Thank the Lord for the faithful service of Dr. G.H. Visscher, who has served as principal for 9.5 years and will now continue in his role as professor of New Testament. In connection with this, ask for the Lord&rsquo;s blessing as the faculty at CRTS undergoes a transition in some of our administrative roles: Dr. De Visser will become Vice-Principal, Dr. Visscher will become Registrar, Dr. Van Raalte takes over as Dean of Students and Associate Librarian, and Dr. Van Vliet will serve as Principal.</li>
<li>Pray for our staff, Ms. Catharine Mechelse (Office Administrator), Mrs. Margaret Alkema (Librarian), and Mrs. Leanne Kuizenga (Faculty Administrative Assistant). They do so much to keep things running smoothly and we&rsquo;re deeply grateful for them.</li>
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<p>We remain sincerely thankful for the prayers and encouragement of our supporting community.&nbsp; We also look forward to seeing many of you at our annual Convocation, scheduled for 8PM on Sept. 8<sup>th</sup> at Redeemer University College.&nbsp; May we all serve our Lord to the glory of his Name and the promotion of his kingdom.</p>Is Grace Well and Alive Among Us?https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/is-grace-well-and-alive-among-us.htmlWed, 28 Jun 2017 12:42:59 GMTThe basis for our redeemed status is not…covenant, nor works, nor race. It’s just Grace.The Lord will Providehttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/the-lord-will-provide.htmlMon, 15 May 2017 12:33:01 GMTA Meditation on Mark 6: 45-52Gospel Growthhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/gospel-growth.htmlWed, 03 May 2017 13:35:23 GMTWhat does springtime have to do with the gospel? Is botany connected to theology? Dr. J. Van Vliet explores these questions in a meditation on Col. 1:5-6.Rev. Dr. Jacobus (Jack) De Jong called home to the Lordhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/rev--dr--jacobus-jack-de-jong-called-home-to-the-lord.htmlMon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT<p>Peacefully at Shalom Manor in Grimsby, Ontario, on Saturday, April 15, 2017, following a lengthy illness, the Lord called to himself Jack DeJong in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Smeding) for 36 years. Loved father of Joanna and Ryan VanHof, David and Crystal, Tim and Biz, Esther and Greg VanMiddelkoop, Nathan and Amber, Carina and Jon Kamstra, and Brendan. Dear Grandpa of Heidi, Taliah, Miriam, Elena, Edie, Gabriel, Callie, and Jack.&nbsp; <span class="readm-hidden">In health and illness, his confession was "Praise God from whom all blessings flow."</span></p>
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<p><span class="readm-hidden">Dr. Jack DeJong served the church as pastor of congregations in London and Burlington from 1978-1990 and as professor at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary as Professor of Ecclesiology and Diaconiology from 1990-2003.&nbsp; </span><span class="readm-hidden">The entire seminary community is deeply thankful for his years of service as he instilled a love for preaching the gospel in all his students.</span></p>
<p><span class="readm-hidden">Details concerning the visitation and funeral can be found <a href="http://www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com/obituaries/Rev-Dr-Jacobus-Jack-DeJong?obId=1695246#/obituaryInfo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</span></p>
<p><em>I</em><span class="readm-hidden"><em> know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes--I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!</em> (Job 19:25-27) </span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>Student Profiles: Introducing James Zekveldhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/student-profiles-introducing-james-zekveld.htmlFri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT<p>This year CRTS will have one graduate from the Master of Divinity program - James Zekveld. To read James' profile, please <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/student-profiles/James-Zekveld.html">click here.</a></p>Visual Worshiphttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/visual-worship.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2017 15:13:55 GMTOur worship not only involves listening to God's Word, but also looking at His beauty.Meeting the Most Powerful Man in the Worldhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/meeting-the-most-powerful-man-in-the-world.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2017 11:15:31 GMTA chapel meditation on Genesis 47:7-10, Jacob blessing Pharaoh.Christmas Greetings!https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/christmas-greetings.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT<p>In a world gone mad in so many ways, it&rsquo;s great to know that Jesus continues to be King and is leading us on to a better Day and a better World. We congratulate our students on the successful completion of another semester. &nbsp;We wish them and all of you God&rsquo;s blessing in the One who is today crowned with glory and honour on account of His suffering and death (Hebrews 2: 5).</p>
<p>On behalf of all of us at CRTS, Gerhard H. Visscher,&nbsp;Principal and Academic Dean</p>
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<p><img src="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/img/site/Miscellaneous%20Photos/Christmas%202016.jpg" alt="" width="682" height="432" /></p>A Good Soldier of Christhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/a-good-soldier-of-christ.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2016 12:31:27 GMTA chapel meditation on 2 Timothy 2:3: Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.Where I am, my servant also will behttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/where-i-am-my-servant-also-will-be.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2016 14:49:43 GMTWhen a group of Greeks ask to see Jesus, Jesus concludes that it's time for him to be glorified.Convocation 2016https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/convocation-2016.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2016 12:07:13 GMTThe 47th Anniversary Meeting and 42nd Convocation of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary.Godliness with Contentmenthttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/godliness-with-contentment.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2016 14:48:07 GMTAre you truly content? Also with the material blessings God has given you? This meditation explores this topic in light of 1 Timothy 6:6.CRTS Prospective Student Dayhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/crts-prospective-student-day.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT<p>On Friday, October 21, the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary invites all prospective students to visit the Seminary for the day. Participants will sit in on classes and chapel, enjoy lunch with students and meet the staff and faculty. Please join us! For more information, please see <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/CRTS%20-Prospective-Student-Day.html">here</a>.</p>Wanted: You at Seminaryhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/wanted-you-at-seminary.htmlThu, 18 Aug 2016 13:33:15 GMTDr. Visscher explains the pressing need for more students at the seminary.New CRTS Publication – Growing in the Gospel: Sound Doctrine for Daily Livinghttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news/new-crts-publication--growing-in-the-gospel-sound-doctrine-for-daily-living.htmlMon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT<p>Are you part of a Bible study group that is looking for new material to work with next season?&nbsp; Are you an office bearer who would like to gain a deeper understanding of some key doctrines?&nbsp; Or do you simply want to grow in the gospel and learn how to live it out more consistently?&nbsp; Dr. Jason Van Vliet&rsquo;s new publication, <em>Growing in the Gospel: Sound Doctrine for Daily Living</em>, is now available.&nbsp; It covers all the major doctrines from creation to the return of Christ and applies them to daily life.&nbsp; Available in three convenient softcover volumes, one combined hardcover, or e-book format.&nbsp; <a href="//www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/news-and-events/Growing-in-the-Gospel.html">Click here</a> for more details, including links to purchase the books.&nbsp; All profits will be donated to mission work in Asia or elsewhere.</p>A Spirit-Filled Churchhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/a-spirit-filled-church.htmlMon, 16 May 2016 14:45:37 GMTA meditation on Acts 4:24-31.The Presence of Godhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/the-presence-of-god.htmlThu, 05 May 2016 10:06:13 GMTA meditation on Exodus 33:1 - 14.One Lost Sheep Over Ninety-Ninehttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/one-lost-sheep-over-ninety-nine.htmlThu, 10 Mar 2016 11:40:58 GMTA meditation on Luke 15.From Father to Children: What an Inheritance! A Meditation on Revelation 21:7https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/from-father-to-children-what-an-inheritance-a-meditation-on-revelation-217.htmlTue, 16 Feb 2016 10:22:15 GMTHave you ever wondered what life will be like on the new creation? In this meditation on Rev 21:7, Dr. Van Vliet explores one aspect of eternal glory.Imitating the Saints in Hebrews 11: Revisiting the Questions of Christocentricity and Applicationhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/imitating-the-saints-in-hebrews-11-revisiting-the-questions-of-christocentricity-and-application.htmlMon, 08 Feb 2016 09:30:03 GMTRev. Eric Watkins, pastor and church planter at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, FL, uses the model of Hebrews 11 to illustrate that the saints of the Old Testament played out the drama of redemption which would be fulfilled in Christ, and that the church of today is called to do the same.Preaching the Whole Counsel of Godhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/preaching-the-whole-counsel-of-god.htmlTue, 02 Feb 2016 14:18:01 GMTDr. Lawrence W. Bilkes, Emeritus Pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, explains the importance of preaching the whole Gospel of God, and not merely those elements that are popular or pleasing to the culture of our present day.Spiritual Guidance in Preachinghttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/spiritual-guidance-in-preaching.htmlTue, 02 Feb 2016 14:16:09 GMTDr. Lawrence W. Bilkes, Emeritus Pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, explains why true preaching presents the Gospel to the mind, the heart, the soul, and the conscience of the hearers.Captives of Christhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/captives-of-christ.htmlMon, 25 Jan 2016 14:01:36 GMTChrist, the victorious general, is celebrating his glorious triumph... but where are we?How to do Sermon Evaluation at Consistoryhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/how-to-do-sermon-evaluation-at-consistory.htmlMon, 25 Jan 2016 10:20:02 GMTRev. Jack Moesker, Emeritus Pastor of the Canadian Reformed Church in Owen Sound, ON, offers guidance and principles for consistories to do effective sermon evaluations for the benefit of their pastor and congregation.
<p><a href="/img/site/PDFs/Moesker-Evaluation-of-sermons-(handout).pdf">Lecture outline available here.</a></p>Evangelism and Planting Reformed Churches: Winning the Lost without Compromising the Faithhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/evangelism-and-planting-reformed-churches-winning-the-lost-without-compromising-the-faith.htmlFri, 22 Jan 2016 09:12:05 GMTRev. Eric Watkins, pastor and church planter at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, FL, shares his personal story and the lessons that he has learned about how to bring the gospel to the lost without compromising the faith.Quirinius?https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/quirinius.htmlMon, 21 Dec 2015 14:12:21 GMTWho was Quirinius? Besides Luke 2, he is not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible. How does he factor into the story?Compelled by the Knowledge of His Gloryhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/compelled-by-the-knowledge-of-his-glory.htmlFri, 04 Dec 2015 12:18:59 GMTTrue Christian ministry is compelled by the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, and true Christian ministers are therefore servants of the Word where that glory is revealed.A Land Flowing with Milk and Honeyhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/a-land-flowing-with-milk-and-honey.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2015 09:39:38 GMTWhy does the Lord promise the Israelites a land “flowing with milk and honey?” The Lord uses language that his people will readily understand to be an amazing inheritance.Ecclesiastes: An apologetics of despairhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/ecclesiastes-an-apologetics-of-despair.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2015 14:18:07 GMTChristians have hope in Christ, not despair. But whoever seriously reflects on life apart from Christ ultimately finds only despair, and this is something Scripture also teaches us, especially in Ecclesiastes.Prayer Lessons from Psalm 59https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/prayer-lessons-from-psalm-59.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2015 10:30:44 GMTThis meditation draws lessons about prayer from Psalm 59.Daily Trials, Genuine Joy, and Final Perfectionhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/daily-trials-genuine-joy-and-final-perfection.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2015 13:43:24 GMTA meditation on James 1:2-4.CRTS Convocation 2015https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/crts-convocation-2015.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2015 15:12:22 GMTThe 46th Anniversary Meeting and 41st Convocation of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary.Paul and Epaphroditus: A Meditation on Philippians 2:25-30https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/paul-and-epaphroditus-a-meditation-on-philippians-225-30.htmlFri, 25 Sep 2015 13:44:03 GMTReflecting on the ministry of Epaphroditus helps us to appreciate the fact that the Lord uses a variety of servants for the spreading of the gospel.Jesus Excommunicatedhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/jesus-excommunicated.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2015 14:42:19 GMTJesus died not just for our ignorance, but also our apostasy.One Day's Trouble at a Time. A Meditation on Matthew 6:34https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/one-days-trouble-at-a-time--a-meditation-on-matthew-634.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2015 14:27:32 GMTIn this meditation, Dr. Van Vliet focuses on our inclination to worry about the future. Why do we not have to worry about tomorrow? And how do we resist our inclination to worry about what lies in store for us?Have Anxiety? Consider the Chickadee. A Meditation on Matthew 6:25-26https://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/have-anxiety-consider-the-chickadee--a-meditation-on-matthew-625-26.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2015 12:28:08 GMTA meditation on the well-known command of the Lord Jesus Christ: do not worry. Is it wrong before the Lord to worry, or is worry just a natural part of life in this world? How does Jesus teach us to overcome the anxieties in our lives?Remembrance Dayhttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/remembrance-day.htmlWed, 06 May 2015 11:43:59 GMTNovember 11 is a day on which to reflect and to remember. Remembrance Day is a day that pushes us beyond the Reformed communities to which we belong and reminds us that we shine as lights in a big universe. It is a day
that jolts us out of our daily routines,
and it reminds us that life is a lot bigger than our personal deadlines and plans. These are the opening thoughts of Dr. Smith's meditation on Ecclesiastes 3:2, 8.Catechism Preachinghttps://www.canadianreformedseminary.ca/resource/catechism-preaching.htmlTue, 14 Apr 2015 21:03:19 GMTDr. J. Visscher, associate pastor of the Langley Canadian Reformed Church, discusses how catechism preaching is different from preaching on a Scripture passage.